The Beach Sumner is a restaurant and bar at 25 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch, on Sumner Beach. It describes itself as the only beachfront restaurant on Sumner Beach, with views of the bay and the Southern Alps.
The menu covers brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, small plates and a kids' menu, with fresh seafood and casual family dishes. The bar serves tap beer, wine and cocktails. The venue is dog-friendly, takes online bookings, sells gift vouchers and runs a loyalty app. It is open daily from 9am to 10pm.
The venue says it can host large groups for sit-down dinners or drinks and nibbles, and has dedicated private function areas. Capacities were not stated in the material we reviewed, so organisers should confirm numbers and packages on (03) 326 7226.
The Beach Sumner is part of Maestro Hospitality, which also operates Fiddlesticks Bar, and it sponsors the Sumner Rugby Club.
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